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Is Hendersonville, Tennessee Safe?

Population 64,266 · Safer than 28% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

Hendersonville, Tennessee sits below average for US cities. The C- grade comes from a 233.4 crime rate per 1,000 and violent crime below the national average. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,557 per 100K.

Hendersonville Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricHendersonvilleTennessee AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate304.8334.5363.8
Property Crime Rate2029.62062.11,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate205.0--268.2
Theft Rate1557.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate446.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

233.4 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

305/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeC-

2030/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Hendersonville

Violent crime in Hendersonville is below the national average. The rate of 304.8 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is close to the national average at 2029.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,557 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Hendersonville Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault205
076% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery52
082% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary387
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,557
01.1x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft446
01.4x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Hendersonville Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hendersonville
304.8
State
334.5
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Hendersonville
2029.6
State
2062.1
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hendersonville Safety

Is Hendersonville safe?
Not especially. Hendersonville earns a C- with a crime rate of 233.4 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Hendersonville?
233.4 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 304.8 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2029.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Hendersonville safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Hendersonville's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,557 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Hendersonville?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Hendersonville generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Hendersonville police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Hendersonville?
No. Crime in Hendersonville has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Hendersonville compare to other cities in Tennessee?
Below average for the state. Hendersonville ranks behind about 63% of Tennessee cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.1x the national rate.
How safe is Hendersonville to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Hendersonville?
Bad. A C- grade and 233.4 per-thousand rate put Hendersonville below 72% of US cities. Violent crime at 305 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Hendersonville?
304.8 per 100,000, which is 16% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (205), robbery (52), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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